Wildomar, CA Demographics

A map of Wildomar's Population by Race

Wildomar, California has an estimated population of 37,277, a slight increase from the 36,875 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% Hispanic, 40.2% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 5.6% Asian, 4.0% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wildomar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wildomar has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wildomar, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wildomar is ranked the 228th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wildomar was ranked the 231st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wildomar's White Population

14,980 residents of Wildomar, or 40.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wildomar is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Wildomar ranks 1026th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Wildomar's population has decreased from 43.6% to 40.2%.

Wildomar is more White than neighboring Lake Elsinore (30% White), Menifee (39.1% White), and Meadowbrook (20.3% White). Wildomar is less White than neighboring Canyon Lake (69.5% White), and Murrieta (46.6% White).

Wildomar's Black Population

1,489 residents of Wildomar, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wildomar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Wildomar ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Wildomar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Wildomar is more Black than neighboring Canyon Lake (2.1% Black), and Meadowbrook (2.7% Black). Wildomar is less Black than neighboring Murrieta (5.2% Black), Lake Elsinore (6.2% Black), and Menifee (7.2% Black).

Wildomar's Asian Population

2,105 residents of Wildomar, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wildomar is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Wildomar ranks 457th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Asian residents' share of Wildomar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Wildomar is more Asian than neighboring Canyon Lake (3.1% Asian), and Meadowbrook (3.8% Asian). Wildomar is less Asian than neighboring Murrieta (8.4% Asian), Lake Elsinore (7.4% Asian), and Menifee (6.1% Asian).

Wildomar's Hispanic Population

15,439 residents of Wildomar, or 41.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wildomar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wildomar ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wildomar's population has increased from 40.9% to 41.4%.

Wildomar is more Hispanic than neighboring Canyon Lake (16.1% Hispanic), Murrieta (31.4% Hispanic), and Menifee (41.2% Hispanic). Wildomar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Elsinore (51.6% Hispanic), and Meadowbrook (66.6% Hispanic).

Wildomar's Native American/Other Population

623 residents of Wildomar, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wildomar is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wildomar ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wildomar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Wildomar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canyon Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), Lake Elsinore (1.5% Native American/Other), and Menifee (1.2% Native American/Other). Wildomar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murrieta (2.8% Native American/Other), and Meadowbrook (6.1% Native American/Other).

Wildomar's Multiracial Population

2,641 residents of Wildomar, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wildomar is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wildomar ranks 713th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildomar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wildomar's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.1%.

Wildomar is more Multiracial than neighboring Murrieta (5.5% Multiracial), Lake Elsinore (3.3% Multiracial), Menifee (5.2% Multiracial), and Meadowbrook (0.5% Multiracial). Wildomar is less Multiracial than neighboring Canyon Lake (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.